Oliver Rafferty to speak on ‘Famine, Migration, and God’

Please join us Wednesday, March 29, at 7 p.m. in Rodman A, when the Gerard Manley Hopkins Chair in English Literature welcomes Oliver Rafferty to campus to speak on “Famine, Migration, and God:” Ireland’s Great Famine and Religious Responses.

Knights of Columbus First and Second Degree Ceremony

Are you a practicing Catholic gentleman of at least 18 years of age? Are you searching for a group of Brothers with whom you can share your faith? If so, the Knights of Columbus may be the organization for you! If you believe you are worthy of becoming a Knight of Columbus, join us for a First and Second Degree Ceremony on Thursday, March 23, in Rodman Chapel. The Ceremony begins promptly at 7 p.m. If you plan to attend, please arrive no later than 6:30 p.m.

Keep Calm: Let’s Talk Break Ups

On Wednesday, March 29, at 7 p.m. in the LSC Conference Room, please join the Women & Gender Studies program, the Violence Prevention and Action Center (VPAC), and the University Counseling Center for an interactive discussion on break ups.

Kulas Grant Tickets for ‘The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time’

The Kulas Grant for Fine Arts has provided funds to purchase 26 tickets for undergraduate students to attend the Friday, March 31, 7:30 p.m. performance of “The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time” at the Palace Theatre. Bus transportation will be provided and will leave campus at 6:30 p.m. E-mail Katie Jansen at kjansen17@jcu.edu by Friday, March 24, at 5 p.m., to be entered into a ticket lottery.

Another Italy: Other Realities

You are invited to the opening night of:

“Another Italy: Other Realities”
March 23, 5 – 7 p.m.
The Falcon’s Nest Gallery
(First Floor of the Clara Fritzsche Library Building)
Notre Dame College
4545 College Road, South Euclid, OH 44121

Join us for this eye-opening exhibit “Another Italy, Other Realities,” where Karla Guajardo Ro photographically captures the stories of a group called “Expatriados Mexicanos” or “Mexican Expatriates,” who have decided to relocate permanently in Italy seeking a better life.

Grasselli Library debuts new Interlibrary Loan service

On March 27, Grasselli Library will introduce a new Interlibrary Loan service designed to improve the ILL experience for the John Carroll University community. The new Grasselli ILL preserves all the essential functionality you need and pairs it with a cleaner, easier to use interface. The new Grasselli ILL is also easier to access. Login using the same JCU credentials used for other campus services, like Canvas and lab computers.

World Union of Jesuit Alumni Global Congress Coming to JCU

Did you know that Rev. Pedro Arrupe, S.J., first spoke of becoming “men [and women]” for others at the 1973 World Union of Jesuit Alumni (WUJA) gathering in Spain? Did you also know that John Carroll University will host the 2017 WUJA Global Congress from June 28-July 2, the first time the event will be held in North America?

Tryouts for the 2017-2018 JCU Dance Team

The JCU Dance Team is holding auditions for its 2017-2018 team! The team is a made of a group of trained dancers who perform jazz and hip hop-inspired routines at football and basketball games. Auditions will be held March 26 at 9 a.m. in the Fitness Studio.

Lenten Lunch program on Wednesdays

It is not too late to sign up for one of the Wednesday lunch discussions during Lent. We will have a simple lunch at 12:15 p.m. and then watch a portion of a video called “The Francis Effect,” about Pope Francis. After the video, we will have time for discussion and reflection.

Today: Nominate Fellow Staff Members for Staff Council by March 21

Staff Council Nominations are now open and will close on Tuesday, March 21.